The government has now issued guidance on moving into a new home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the guidance is titled for buyers and sellers, it equally applies to renting. Read more…

Ahead of the address to the nation at 8.30pm tonight (which we think we all know what is going to be said!), Britain is under threat of a strict lock down after thousands took to parks, beauty spots and open spaces ignoring social distancing rules at the weekend. Read more…

The stay at home guidance that was previously issued now has its accompanying legislation in the form of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020. Read more…

In addition to the announcement by Boris Johnson last night sending the UK effectively into lockdown, the Bill for the coronavirus emergency has been published. Read more…

Today (28 March 2020), MHCLG has published some comprehensive and consolidating guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities. Read more…

Tenants renting private homes in Wales will have the same protection from eviction as those in England, the Welsh Government has announced. Read more…

Despite the current lockdown and everything going on, legislation is still going through parliament and previously announced legislation is still to go ahead. Read more…

Financial support for the 4.5 million self-employed, including landlords is on the way, promises Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Read more…

We have previously reported on the Coronavirus Bill. This has now received Royal Assent and so as of today, 26 March 2020, it has become law and is now the Coronavirus Act 2020. Read more…

The government has announced that letting agents will not have to pay business rates for the 2020 – 2021 year. Read more…

The government has now published guidance in respect of work being done in people’s homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more…

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered his financial support package for the self-employed, but t may not meet the expectations of everyone. Read more…

The government has announced that all ongoing housing possession actions are suspended from today (27 March 2020) for initially 90 days. The 90 days can be extended if necessary. Read more…